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Organization Summary: Sparc is a non-profit community development corporation that creates healthy, affordable, and sustainable neighborhoods by improving residential and commercial vitality in Saint Paul.

Location:Sparc, 843 Rice Street, Saint Paul; some work may be completed remotely

Compensation:Volunteer with a $500 stipend

Time commitment: We offer a flexible schedule with primarily weekday hours. We prefer a minimum commitment of at least 8 hours per week for at least two months.

Deadline:February 14, 2011

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Sparc’s Business Development Program Manager in launching a three-acre urban agriculture project. The site will be a pilot project hosting three production businesses. The project aims to supply healthy produce to an urban neighborhood as well as facilitate successful agricultural enterprises.

Duties may include:

Coordinate and maintain communications with project partners

Help design site layout of three-acre site owned by Sparc

Prepare site, including coordination of tree removal and soil testing

Research market opportunities for produce grown on the site, including neighborhood residents, schools, stores, and/or restaurants

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